The heart of the Emerald Isle has golf courses to suit all standards of golfer, from wild, untamed links to high-end parkland designs.
Among these, the historic Royal Dublin Golf Club, founded in 1885 and Ireland's second oldest, offers sensational views over the Irish Sea from its unique location on Bull Island. Originally designed by the renowned Harry S. Colt, it has hosted over 50 professional and amateur championships, solidifying its place in Irish golf history.
Just a short distance away, Portmarnock Golf Club is consistently ranked among the world's top 50 courses and third best in Ireland. This championship links has been the proud host of the Irish Open an incredible 19 times along with prestigious events like The Walker Cup and British Amateur Championships, providing views across the Irish Sea from most holes. For those seeking a slightly different challenge, Portmarnock Links designed by Bernhard Langer and Stan Eby offers a classic links experience with blind tee shots and rugged sand dunes. It's ranked 16th in Ireland and has hosted the Ladies Irish Open.
Venturing slightly north from Dublin, Seapoint Golf Links in Co. Louth presents a championship course extending over 7100 yards. Designed by Des Smyth in the 1990s it's recognized as one of Ireland's most underrated gems. Meanwhile, in Donabate Co. Dublin, you'll find The Island Golf Club, ranked 8th in Ireland and celebrated as one of the country's most spectacular courses. Established in 1890 and nestled between towering sand dunes, it borders the sea on three sides, providing breathtaking views across the estuary. For a truly unique and accessible links experience, Corballis Links, also in Donabate, stands as Ireland's only public links course, offering a strategic test from the back tees.